Money and Financial Aid
Although college is expensive, it does come with some perks. One of the best things about being a student is all of the discounts that come with the title! Many companies offer discounts to students, some of which you may already be aware of, but some you may not; they’re […]
The Best Student Discounts You Don’t Want to Miss Out On
Budgeting is the best way to make sure that you know where all of your money is going each month. By monitoring all of the money coming into and going out of your accounts, you will be more aware of your spending habits and can make changes as needed to […]
A Quick Introduction to Budgeting for College Students
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Clay Pitsenbarger. We would like to thank him for his submission and credit him as the author of this blog post. Let’s face it, we all want to save money. Whether it is going to be used for next month’s rent, […]
Five Tips to Help You Save Money this Summer
Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t need to buy a car, a house, or anything expensive right now, so why bother getting a credit card?” Or maybe you’re afraid that you’ll mess up your credit score just by looking at it. Whatever boat you’re in, this article will answer all of […]
Why You Should Start Building Credit in College
Nota: Este posteo fue enviado a Student Caffé por Sara López. Nos complace agradecerle por su envío y dale crédito como autora de este artículo. Si prefieres leerlo en inglés, cliquea aquí. ¿Estás buscando una oportunidad que dé un enfoque práctico a tus estudios? ¿O ya la has encontrado? En […]
Una oportunidad de beca vanguardista
Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Sara Lopez. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post. If you would prefer to read this post in Spanish, click here. Are you looking for an opportunity that gives […]
A Fashion-Forward Scholarship Opportunity from Trendhim
I’m going to preface this article by saying that I am not an expert in retirement plans. I am self-taught, with a lot of help from both of my parents, some books, and the internet. Before you open any account, I highly recommend speaking to an expert and exploring all […]
When and How You Should Start Saving for Retirement
Money is the source of all woes, isn’t that what they say? Between tuition payments, student loans, and textbooks, it’s no wonder that’s the case for college students. The idea of putting money into a savings account while you have so many other things to pay for is almost laughable, […]
Slow and Steady Ways to Build Up Your Savings Account
Did you know that of more than 1,200 college students with credit cards, over 44% of them were never taught how to budget, how to actually use a credit card, or many of the other intricate details of building and having a line of credit? Earlier this year, in May, U.S. News and […]
The Relationship between Credit Card Debt and Credit Card Literacy
Financial aid is no joke when it comes to lowering the cost of your college education. Some students, though, may think that financial aid is only available to students who are following the “traditional” path through education and attending a four-year college after high school. Fortunately, this couldn’t be further […]
Scholarships for Students Interested in Pursuing a Trade
If you’re looking for the perfect student checking account that won’t charge you a monthly fee, the good news is that you have options. The bad news is that you have a lot of options—maybe too many. Almost all of the biggest banks and some regional banks and credit unions have affordable […]
No-Fee Student Checking Accounts
Planning for college entails planning for the costs of college, and doing so is often a family affair. You might rely, or want to rely, on your parents to pay for some of your education, to teach you how to make wise financial decisions, or to help you with the […]